by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV) announced this week it has purchased the former G. F. Horne assisted living facility in Onancock. ESCADV is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County Public Schools has released the results of its annual school survey, which suggests that the school environment for its students and teachers is on par with other Virginia school divisions, with a few exceptions such as student...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Since Aug. 1, the Eastern Shore has reported 528 cases of COVID-19; 43 hospitalizations, including nine hospitalizations since Sept. 1; and seven deaths. Riverside Health System is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Onancock officials will continue work on updating the town’s comprehensive plan after a public hearing was held Aug. 23. Town Manager Matt Spuck said the plan will go back to the planning commission for review, with consideration of public and...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Coast Guard rescued three people in Chincoteague Inlet after their sailboat ran aground during severe weather Wednesday afternoon. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center received notification of the distress around 2:22 p.m....
by James Ritch | Sep 1, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing for the watch area, which includes the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Threats: Showers and thunderstorms associated with the remnant low of Ida will cross the area this afternoon and...
